fitness
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Here’s How Long You Should Rest Between Workout Sets
A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down for a quick rest before going again. But how long should that rest be? The answer will depend on a few factors, including the purpose of the workout. There are legitimate…
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How to Make Running Fun, According to Reddit
A running habit benefits your heart health, your mental health, your calorie burn, your muscles, your lungs, and much more. Great—so lace up your shoes! What’s that? You find the act of running boring? Well, to spice things up a bit, I’ve collected recommendations to make running more fun from Reddit (and thrown in a…
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Here’s the Problem With Committing to an At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine
I tried an at-home Reformer Pilates bed for three months, here’s what it was like and who the machine is perfect for.
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The Best Exercises for a Stronger Lower Back
It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, there are a ton of muscles back there. We shouldn’t be afraid to work…